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Connect Tidb Cloud Serverless Distributed SQL to your AI

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire database infrastructure through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through TiDB Cloud.

  1. 01

    List instances

    This capability pulls all TiDB X instances within a specific project. Use it to see your Starter, Essential, or Premium tier resources.

  2. 02

    List projects

    This capability returns a list of all accessible projects in your organization. It is the first step for navigating your account.

  3. 03

    Get project

    This capability retrieves detailed metadata for a single project. Use it to get the specific IDs needed for automation.

  4. 04

    List clusters

    This capability fetches all Dedicated clusters inside a project. It provides a clear view of your high-performance database topology.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Resource Audits

Ask your agent to list all projects to quickly see your organizational footprint.

02

Environment Verification

Check if a specific TiDB X instance is running before deploying code.

03

Topology Inspection

Get a breakdown of nodes in a Dedicated cluster to understand performance setup.

04

Automated Documentation

Use the agent to pull project and cluster details for system reports.

Automate a task

Put TiDB Cloud to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

TiDB Cloud works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put TiDB Cloud to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

981ms average. Fast in production.

TiDB Cloud is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1278ms
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Fastest day
770ms
Slowest day
1278ms
14-day trend
Slowing+17%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of TiDB Cloud, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with TiDB Cloud. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

TiDB Cloud Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sCYmPCgCjJyrcB49kPJ4COY6MnStt3VtJanpO1K0/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — TiDB Cloud capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tidb-cloud-serverless-distributed-sql-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sCYmPCgCjJyrcB49kPJ4COY6MnStt3VtJanpO1K0/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up TiDB Cloud in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work TiDB Cloud owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for technical teams managing distributed SQL at scale.

  • 01

    Database Administrators

    They use the agent to audit cluster distributions without opening the web console.

  • 02

    Backend Engineers

    They verify instance availability and project IDs directly from their code editors.

  • 03

    DevOps Teams

    They automate the discovery of cloud resources for status reporting.

FAQ

Questions TiDB Cloud owners ask.

  • 01

    What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 02

    Do I need to manage my own API keys?

    Yes, you will need to provide your TiDB Cloud Public and Private API keys to connect the MCP to your account.

  • 03

    Can I manage both serverless and dedicated clusters?

    Yes, the MCP allows you to list TiDB X instances and inspect Dedicated clusters.

  • 04

    Is this just a directory of capabilities?

    No, Vinkius hosts the MCP for you. Once you connect, the capabilities are ready to run immediately.

  • 05

    What kind of TiDB tiers are supported?

    The MCP can retrieve information for Starter, Essential, and Premium tiers.

  • 06

    Can I see both serverless and dedicated clusters with this server?

    Yes. Use list_instances to see TiDB X instances (Serverless/Starter/Premium) and list_clusters to view your Dedicated cluster infrastructure.

  • 07

    How do I get the ID of a specific project to query its instances?

    You can run the list_projects capability first. It will return a list of all accessible projects along with their unique IDs, which you can then use in list_instances or list_clusters.

  • 08

    Does this capability allow me to delete or create new clusters?

    No. The current version of the TiDB Cloud MCP server is focused on discovery and inspection (read-only operations) such as list_projects, get_project, and list_clusters to ensure safe infrastructure monitoring.

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